Household waste recycling centres

to any of the centres free of charge. There is a charge to dispose of tyres and home improvement waste. This includes:

baths

kitchen units

bricks and rubble.

What can be recycled?

We have a helpful list that suggests what household items can be recycled.

Dealing with asbestos

Asbestos can be found in the walls and ceilings of your house. Asbestos is made up of fibres that can be dangerous if breathed in.

Some types of asbestos can be removed by hand but you must be very careful. Sheets of cement asbestos can be taken to three of our household waste recycling centres. You will only be allowed to get rid of eight sheets each time you go and they must not be larger than 6 x 4 feet. The sheets must be double wrapped in very thick plastic so they are completely secure.

Getting rid of dangerous household waste

Hazardous waste means rubbish that can be dangerous to your health or the environment. This can includes:

Community groups

There are many local community groups who think of ways to reduce, reuse and recycle rubbish. Each group will also think about ways to reduce carbon emissions. The groups are made up of volunteers who run events, projects and training.

We can help you join or set up a community group.

Composting

You can cut down your rubbish by composting kitchen and garden waste.

Lots of kitchen and garden waste can be composted to provide natural food for your soil. We have compost bins that people living in Oxfordshire can buy for lower prices.

Food waste collection

We know that taking waste to landfill is expensive and harmful to the environment.

This is why your local district council picks up your food waste from your home for composting.

Getting rid of fridges and freezers

You can take your old fridges and freezers to any of the household waste recycling centres across Oxfordshire.

If you would like a fridge or freezer to be collected from your house you can contact your local district council. You might be charged for this service.